The Sutra of Pale Leaves Carcosa Manifest is an official campaign and scenario book for the Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition roleplaying game, shifting cosmic horror into the unique backdrop of 1980s Japan. Forgotten for centuries, a mysterious text has resurfaced during an era of technological change and conspicuous consumption, heralding the insidious arrival of the King in Yellow and the twilight city of Carcosa.
This expansion book is designed for use with the Call of Cthulhu Keeper Rulebook and optionally the Pulp Cthulhu supplement. It provides game masters with modern atmospheric horrors, cultural investigations, and chilling encounters that can be run as individual sessions or woven together into a sweeping multi-part narrative.
- Contains four distinct scenarios—including investigations into Tokyo's fashion scene, a computer gaming craze, and a dark aftermath to repair tattered reputations—that function as standalone sessions or a cohesive campaign.
- Explores the insidious influence of the King in Yellow through a fresh modern lens tailored specifically for 1980s Japan.
- Includes six ready-to-play pre-generated investigators to get groups straight into the mystery.
- Features a comprehensive guide detailing the history and corrupting effects of the Sutra of Pale Leaves text alongside a cast of unique non-player characters.
- Fully compatible for combination with its companion volume, The Sutra of Pale Leaves: Twin Suns Rising, for an extended long-form campaign experience.
- Release date: September 2025
- Product purchase limit of 2 per customer
